Binding Extravaganza

I was determined to get binding attached to the 3 baby quilts I have at home waiting. 

I found one more quilt that has been quilted and just waiting for binding, 

so I made binding for that one too.

First up was putting the binding on the 2 baby quilts.

Then the third baby quilt and the Christmas quilt (from 2010!)

My handsome helper was upset that I took "his" quilt so I put my fleece down for his bed.

He finally settled down on that and was so much more content.

As you can see I had loads of binding to do this weekend.  

I hate having the binding all wadded up in my lap when I attach it. 

I have used binding babies in the past but they are pricey. 

 I have taken to winding the binding around my empty Aurifil thread spools.  

I had seen when someone attached their binding on to big spools, like from Tulle.  

I put my spool on my knee lifter and it unspooled as I attached it to the quilt!

Bad news is I think I killed my sewing machine!  It started making a rattling sound. 

 Sort of like when something is near a motor and that is the thing rattling, 

but I moved all the stuff from around my machine and it was not that. 

 I tried cleaning the bobbin area and oiling it. 

 Not that either, although, GROSS, it really needed a good cleaning. 

 I have no idea what it is.  It is super loud and the hand wheel is very difficult to turn.  

The place I take her for her usual spa day is not open until tomorrow, so for now she will wait.

I have another machine I can use (who am I kidding, I have many).  

My second choice is another Bernina.  

It is the one I keep in our camper.  I'm hoping my fix it guy, Jay, will be able to work his magic and quickly as I have lots to sew and I miss her when she is gone.

How was your weekend?

~XOP~